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French Inspiration

2/26/2013

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When I discover something that speaks to my spirit, I start to get  obsessive about it.  

I found french market bags on Pinterest the other week and could not find enough of them..so I was sparked to design and create my own.  

Of course I had no idea how to make flowers (so had to learn them - actually made up my own as I am not that good at following directions!!)  I wanted to make ruffles but couldn't figure them out quick enough.  I was going to paint my own roses on these canvas bags but FELL IN LOVE with these old vintage graphics that i found on The Graphics Fairy  website (my goodness I spent hours there)...I really am an old soul.



So my style is now changing as I am shifting from "shabby-chic" whites to old-whites and French inspiration.  Of course there are many lists I have to do around my house and that is probably why I haven't done much (besides the fact that my dh is a "wood" lover and threatens to "d" me if I paint anything white)...need to know the secret of those gals that have beautiful pink & white rooms with husbands!!!.

Since I am new to blogging, I hope that I can keep up and provide useful tips & information as well as figure out how to blog!!

til then,
Keep dreaming as one day your dreams will come true...
diane

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Marcia
3/4/2013 09:51:19 pm

Beautiful bag! I saw it on Brag Monday @ the Graphics Fairy.
Any chance that you can tell us where on Karen's site you found the graphic?
Thanks!
Marcia

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diane link
3/5/2013 12:35:02 am

Hi Marcia,
thanks for the lovely comment!! I am new to Brag Monday so looking forward to doing more great artwork from Graphics Fairy.
The market bag on Brag Monday, "cafe & legumes" can be found on the site under "French Typography" dated Oct 11, 2012 (it showed up on the first page in this section). Looking forward to seeing what you create!! cheers diane

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Marcia
3/5/2013 12:45:47 am

Daine,
I have no idea of what to make with the graphic. I think I just like to collect them!
Thanks kindly!

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Marcia
3/5/2013 03:20:29 pm

Glad your site is back up :)
Actually, I was interested in the graphic that shows at the top of this page (it has roses on it); it was up on Brag Monday when I first emailed you. Can you tell me where that is from?
Thanks again! Marcia

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diane
3/6/2013 12:50:37 am

Hi Marcia...
can you believe I can't figure out where I got it..
I may have got it from this website below that has free vintage printables as well.. (just press TRANSLATE at top)

http://janetkdesignfreedigitalvintagestuff.blogspot.ca/search/label/Achtergrondjes

if you can't find it there, email me and I will send you a copy of it
cheer
diane

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Marcia
3/6/2013 09:10:11 am

Hello Josie's Daughter,
I miss my Mom too and she died 27 years ago...now I'm an old grandma and the older I get, the fresher my memories of her are.

I searched and searched and can't find the printable but really appreciate the the site you directed me to. Spent way too much time there!
Your very kind offer of a copy has me smiling :)

Marcia

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